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IA SF61
IA SF61A bill for an act relating to robotics extracurricular activities, including requiring the department of education to provide technical assistance to school districts related to chartering career and technical student organizations related to robotics and authorizing high school athletic organizations to sponsor interscholastic contests related to robotics.(See SF 278.)
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Introduced
01/16/2025
01/16/2025
In Committee
01/16/2025
01/16/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to robotics extracurricular activities, including requiring the department of education (DE) to provide technical assistance to school districts related to chartering career and technical student organization and authorizing high school athletic organizations to sponsor interscholastic contests related to robotics. The bill requires DE to provide educational resources and technical assistance to school districts related to chartering career and technical student organizations that comply with federal law and rules adopted by the state board, including organizations related to robotics and robotics teams and competitions. The bill provides that high school athletic organizations that receive moneys from a school district to pay dues or membership fees, or moneys from a nonpublic school originating from the state to pay dues or membership fees, may sponsor or administer interscholastic contests or competitions related to robotics.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Iowa Department of Education (DE) to provide educational resources and technical assistance to school districts for establishing career and technical student organizations related to robotics, specifically ensuring these organizations comply with the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006. Additionally, the bill authorizes high school athletic organizations that receive funding from school districts or nonpublic schools to sponsor and administer interscholastic robotics contests and competitions. The legislation aims to support and expand robotics-related extracurricular activities in schools by providing guidance for chartering robotics teams and creating opportunities for competitive robotics events. The bill does not limit these organizations from continuing to sponsor other types of interscholastic contests, ensuring flexibility for existing athletic organizations while creating new pathways for robotics engagement.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 278. S.J. 257. (on 02/12/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF61 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/SF61.html |
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